Espresso is not a bean, blend or roasting method, it is a method of preparation. The first single-shot espresso machine was made by Luigi Bezzerra in 1901. It was enhanced by Desiderio Pavoni in 1903 but not until after WWII the espresso with crema was born. This was thanks to a Milanese café owner called Achille Gaggia who found a way to increase the water pressure from 2 to 8 bars.

The espresso cup is called Coffee & Cigarettes and was designed by Carlo Trevisani in 2006.

Product information

This is one in a series of illustrations of classic cocktail recipes with a selection of the most beautifully designed glasses.

The size 40x50 cm (approx 16x20”) are signed and printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Bright White 310g archival paper and are sold in a limited edition of 50 prints.

The size 30x40 cm (approx 12x16”) are printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art Studio Enhanced 210g archival paper.